CSD : Center for Self-help Development(CSD)

Welcome to CSD

CSD is the first licensed NGO MFI. It is the pioneer of the microfinance service providers of Nepal based on collateral free loan and women exclusive clients. It initiated Self-help Banking Program (SBP), a microfinance program, in 1993. In the year 2011 CSD transferred its microfinance portfolio to the Swabalamban Laghubitta Bikas Bank Ltd. Since then it concentrated mainly on the capacity building of MFIs and Cooperatives. From the year 2013 it decided to shift its focus to the activities like providing training on various facets of microfinance and cooperatives based on their staff and clients need, conducting more...

CSD Celebrates its 27th Anniversary

One of the pioneering institutions to provide microfinance services in Nepal the first licensed NGO, the Centre for Self-help Development (CSD) celebrated its 27th Anniversary at a function organized in Alpha House, New Baneshwor. Honorable Finance Minister Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated the program by lighting the panas.

The program was chaired by the Chairman of CSD, Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha and attended by the members of the Board, representatives of the institutional and non-institutional members and guests. Delivering the welcome address, Mr. Bechan Giri Executive Chief of more...

What we can learn from the Grameen Bank

Bangladesh is often hailed as the ‘Mecca of Microfinance’ across the world. The concept of micro-credit and the credit worthiness of the poor was first discussed by Prof. Muhummad Yunus in the year 1975. Witnessing the fact that ‘the poor can save’ and are honest and loyal, the Nobel Peace Prize winning Grameen Bank was soon established. In its nearly four decades of existence, the Grameen Bank has grown and expanded its services to beyond just micro-credit. Over years of experimentation and ‘learning by doing’, Grameen today stands as a learning ground for socially conscious microfinance practitioners around the world.

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Simplicity at its best – Bandhan Bank, India

When the fundamentals of microfinance are followed, great outcomes are achieved. This is true with Bandhan Bank which has been given universal banking license by the Central Bank of India in 2015. In just 15 years of establishment as an NGO, Bandhan which has been operating microfinance for the poor first transformed into a Non-Banking Financial Company and then into a full-fledged technologically adept bank serving its over 12 million customers.

For the purpose of exposing CEOs and Board Officials to the microfinance activities of Bandhan Bank, India, the Centre for Self-help Development (CSD) organized a Study Visit to more...

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National Microfinance Members' Summit

Under the initiation of the principle Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and co-ordination of the Centre for Self-help development (CSD) a first ever, national level 'National Microfinance more...
First ever National Microfinance Members' Summit held in Nepal

“Entrepreneurship Development, the Way towards Poverty Alleviation”

For the first time in the history of microfinance in Nepal, and unheard of in the global more...
CSD Facilitates Dialogue between Nepal Rastra Bank Officials and Microfinance Practitioners

In view of the stir created by the new Monetary Policy of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) among the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), the Centre for Self-help Development (CSD) felt the need more...
CSD Celebrates Silver Jubilee Anniversary

On Shrawan 28, 2073 (August 12, 2016) promoters, individuals and institution members, former Board Directors, Microfinance Institution leaders and friends came together at the Hotel Yellow more...
Cooperative Board Officials reach a Declaration

The Centre organized a two-day seminar for the Board Officials of the prominent microfinance cooperatives of Nepal on the request of various Cooperative Institutional Members of the Centre more...
Learning from our neighbor: Exposure Visit to Bandhan Bank Ltd., India

‘Learning gives creativity, Creativity leads to thinking, Thinking provides knowledge, Knowledge makes you great’ – APJ Abdul Kalam

Kick starting the year 2017, the Centre for more...
Learning from the Grameen Financial System

On the morning of February 9, 2017 the Centre for Self-help Development (CSD) in joint collaboration with the Grameen Trust (GT), Bangladesh initiated a two-day program on the Grameen more...
Learning from Lanka

A nine member team comprising Board of Directors from 2 FINGOs from Nepal, namely- Dhaulagiri Community Development Centre (DCRDC, Baglung) and Sreejana Community Development Centre (SCDC, more...
In loving memory of Mr. Nanda Ram Baidya

It is with deep sorrow and regret we bid farewell to Mr. Nanda Ram Baidya who passed away on August 15, 2017. In memory of the affable and ever encouraging figure the Centre for Self-help more...
A Journey from an NGO to a Bank: Bandhan Bank's Experience

On the morning of March 9, 2017 the Centre for Self-help Development organized an interaction program on an experience sharing session with Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, Founder and Managing more...
Enhancing MFI's Training Capacities through Advanced Training of Trainers (ToT)

The Centre for Self- help Development (CSD) organized a training program titled "Advanced Training of Trainers" held in Kathmandu. The five day training program was held from September more...
Leaders of Top MFIs reach a Declaration to combat Current Challenges & Issues in Microfinance

Over the years, the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Nepal have been proactive in providing financial as well as social services to vitalize the financially excluded households in more...
CSD Convenes its 26th Annual General Meeting

The pioneer microfinance institution of Nepal, the Centre for Self-help Development (CSD) convened its 26th Annual General Meeting on October 8, 2017 amidst its members, both individual more...
Filipino MFIs Putting Client Protection and Development Above All

- An experience of Nepalese Delegation

A delegation of Nepalese microfinance officials visited the Philippines from January 15-19, 2018 on the invitation of the Microfinance Council of more...
CSD appoints its Executive Chief

CSD has appointed Mr. Bechan Giri as the new Executive Chief effective from December 26, 2017. Mr. Giri’s appointment comes with the resignation of former Executive Chief of CSD, Mr. more...
CSD Enhances Capacity of Account Officers of MFIs

To enable microfinance institutions to apply sound accounting principles to ensure high quality of financial analysis the Centre for Self-help Development conducted a three-day training more...
Comprehensive News on Building Pathways to Strengthen the Microfinance Sector

- A Symposium of Board Officials

In over 25 years of service to the financially excluded segments of the society, the microfinance sector has thrived and expanded its outreach to the more...
Training on "Risk Management in Microfinance" Concluded

Keeping in view the strong and rapid growth pattern in the microfinance sector and the competitive lending environment, CSD organized a three day training program titled "Training on Risk more...
Domestic Visit of MFIs: East Meets West

“Learn as if you were to live forever” – Mahatma Gandhi

Realizing the immense potential to learn from each other through experience sharing and field visits within the country itself, more...

Announcements

CSD New Issue no. 22 Glimpse has been published in Newsletter

	CSD Glimpse - June, 2018 Download
	CSD Glimpse - March, 2018 Download
	CSD Glimpse - December, 2017 Download

	Annual Report (2016 - 2017) Download
	Annual Report (2015 - 2016) Download
	Annual Report (2014 -2015) Download

	Training Completion Report on Credit Appraisal-Nov 9-12, 2014 Download
	Training Completion Report on Credit Appraisal-Feb 23-26, 2015 Download
	Training Completion Report on Financial Management and Pearls Monitoring System-April 16-19,2015 Download

	Impact of the Earhquake on Microfinance: A Study of Sindhupalchowk District Download
	Case Profile of Ms. Shanta Simkhada Download

CENTRE FOR SELF-HELP DEVELOPMENT Institute of micro-finance and cooperative development.

International Program on Grameen Financial System held at Dhulikhel

Group Photo during Training on Fundamentals of Accounting in Microfinance

Participants of Domestic Visit with Kisan Bahuuddeshiya Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. Team

Domestic Visit Team in UNYC Nepal Head Office

Group Photo of the Participants with CSD team during Training on Credit Management

CSD Team with Chairman during Symposium of Board Officials

Group Photo of the Participants and Guest during Symposium of Board Officials on Building Pathways to Strengthen the Microfinance Sector

Exposure/Study Visit team at KMBI Head Office, Philippines

CSD Team Members with Chairman

Nepali Officials in Grameen Bank, Bangladesh

Participants of the Study/Exposure Visit Team from CSD with Executive Director of MCPI.

Participants of the Study/Exposure Visit Team from CSD to Banagladesh with Respected Dr. Yunus.

CSD 26th Annual General Meeting

Group Photo of the Participants during Symposium of CEOs on Appraising Current Challenges and Issues in Microfinance

Study/Exposure Visit Team from CSD with the Founder and Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus

Visiting MFI officials from Sri Lanaka during their CSD organized Study visit to Nepali MFI sector

Exposure Visit team with the officials and beneficiaries of SAP Sri

A group photo of field staff of DCRDC, Baglung with Facilitators from CSD during the "Training on Fundamentals of Microfinance"

Governing Board Members of CSD

A view of Interaction Program on Impact of Monetary Policy 2016

Welcome to CSD

CSD Celebrates its 27th Anniversary

What we can learn from the Grameen Bank

Simplicity at its best – Bandhan Bank, India

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CSD Glimpse - June, 2018

CSD Glimpse - March, 2018

CSD Glimpse - December, 2017

Annual Report (2016 - 2017)

Annual Report (2015 - 2016)

Annual Report (2014 -2015)

Training Completion Report on Credit Appraisal-Nov 9-12, 2014

Training Completion Report on Credit Appraisal-Feb 23-26, 2015

Training Completion Report on Financial Management and Pearls Monitoring System-April 16-19,2015

Impact of the Earhquake on Microfinance: A Study of Sindhupalchowk District

Case Profile of Ms. Shanta Simkhada

CENTRE FOR SELF-HELP DEVELOPMENT
Institute of micro-finance and cooperative development.